Hawaii's Summer Salsa in Paradise
Returns July 20-26, 2011!
Please visit: HISPANIC CENTER OF HAWAII WEBSITE for more information on fundraising events for the Hispanic Center of Hawaii.
Click here to see slide show of June 2009 event.
Past Musical Artists:
Son Caribe from Hawaii
Son Caribe is one of Hawaii's top recording artist. Quiet Storm Records CD release “Son Caribe: Salsa From Hawaii II” marked the first time ever that a Latin music recording became a Hawaii #1 Best Seller! Son Caribe also received ©GRAMMY Award consideration for 2004 Best Salsa/Merengue Album Of The Year! Son Caribe has shared the stage with every top Latin music recording artist visiting the islands: Luisito Rosario, Johnny Polanco, Tito Puente Jr, Albert Torres, Poncho Sanchez, Tito Puente, Frankie Morales, Ray De La Paz, & Celia Cruz. www.soncaribe.com
Johnny Polanco from Los Angeles
Johnny Polanco is one of the most sought-after band leaders in the U.S. He has gained the distinction for making the type of contagious Latin Music that is truly appreciated by salsa dancers worldwide. Empowered by the extensive knowledge accumulated throughout nearly 35 years of professional musicianship, the leader of L.A.'s Conjunto Amistad is an autodiatic artist who has achieved a high degree skill of 13 instruments which include the tres and cuatro guitar, trombone, vibes and many more. www.johnnypolanco.dimelorecords.com
Chino Espinoza from Los Angeles
Vocalist Mirley Espinoza, known by his fellow musicians as "Chino El Sonero," was born in the city of Alajuela, Costa Rica, on July 22, 1967. In 1990 he joined the Opa Opa International Orchestra with which he recorded his first CD for Warner Brothers in 1995. Chino then took advantage of the many offers he received to become a member of other top musical groups, including the Malibu Salsa All Stars, The L.A. Jazz All Stars, The RMM All Stars Band of the west coast and tribute to Tito Puente with the Eddy Palmieri Orchestra. Chino currently resides in Los Angeles and together with Dimelo! Records have assembled a new big band salsa orchestra named "Los Dueños Del Son". www.duenosdelson.com
PRESENTED BY
THE HISPANIC CENTER OF HAWAII & ALBERT TORRES PRODUCTIONS
Albert Torres, #1 World Salsa Promoter & Co-Sponsor of this event, hosting the grand opening of last year's event at Planet Hollywood.